"Christcross-row" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Either from the cross usually set before it, or from a superstitious custom of writing it in the form of a cross, by way of a charm. See crossrow. Etymology templates: {{m|en|crossrow}} crossrow Head templates: {{en-noun|!|head=Christcross-row}} Christcross-row (plural not attested)
  1. (obsolete) The alphabet. Tags: no-plural, obsolete Synonyms: Christ-cross-row
    Sense id: en-Christcross-row-en-noun-~bAfhhSy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English nouns with unattested plurals

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